Search indexing error code -2147218170

Question

Hello i noticed my windows search indexing is not working after not tampering with it, i also want to say that i cant start it in services.msc due to this error code

Answer 1

Hi, thank you for that information. In this case, I suggest doing an in-place upgrade, which will update the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

Kindly follow the steps from this link:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4252110/how-to-run-in-place-upgrade-in-windows-11

Answer 2

Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!

This issue occurs when the Windows search is corrupted or miscalibrated, and for us to sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

Re-calibrate search bar:

Step 1.

Press the Windows key + R, then type in:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages

Then hit OK.

Delete the folder: Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy

(That is the Windows Search Folder)

Step 2.

Open the registry:

Press the Windows key + R, then type in:

regedit

Then hit OK

Navigate:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\

Then, delete the "Search" folder under that.

Step 3.

Open Terminal (Press Windows key + X, then click Terminal(Admin))

Copy, paste, and enter the command below:

Add-AppxPackage -Path "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Search_cw5n1h2txyewy\Appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register

Once done, restart the PC and check.

For reference, see solution 5 from this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/shell-experience/fix-problems-in-windows-search

Note: If the issue persists, a system repair on the affected device might be necessary.